We have always had a fascination with the thrill and excitement that comes hand in hand with competitive sports, but one constant throughout history is true; sports evolve, they change and shift to stay relevant with technology. The boom of e-sports was a meaningful shift taking athletes and spectators away from traditional running tracks and grass covered fields, but is it already time for a new category of sports? Something that combines what we appreciate about true physical athleticism with our growing desire for technology, maybe so.
Introducing Machina Sports
Machina Sports (pronounced âma-kee-naâ), categories all sports that involve the use of machines or technology as integral components. It emphasizes the fusion of human athleticism with non-human elements like Drones, Jetpacks, AR & VR technology, Autonomous or Flying vehicles, and more.
As its name suggests, Machina Sports appeals to high-tech competition, and the use of cutting-edge equipment or devices in sports, making it a worthy label for the next wave of competitive sports which are slowly building across communities worldwide.
The History of Machina Sports
If you think about it, the launch of the Popular TV show âRobot Warsâ, which first aired in the United States and Canada in 1998 was the first introduction of Machina Sports, although at the time nobody had a label for it yet. Some would argue this isnât a sport at all, but say that to the millions of people who tuned in to watch each week and to continue to do so for decades later.
From there the rise of various Machina Sports was slow, as engineers of machinery took a back seat to computer generated content and online entertainment, but one invention would spearhead a new wave in sports, one in which would take users out of their expensive computer chairs and outdoors.
In the early 2010âs personal drones entered the market with a bang and the whizzing sounds of aerial drones capturing scenes from below was prevalent across major cities and suburban neighbourhoods.
But the modern day drone coupled with advancements in VR technology would start a new wave of Machina Sports, one which would lead to the establishment of not only professional leagues but our next wave of sports stars.
FPV DRONE RACING
FPV Racing (Or First-Person-View Racing is an exciting competitive sport where the pilots, using FPV technology, control drones as if they were inside of them. Thanks to immersive goggles (similar to VR goggles), that send what the drone camera sees to the pilot in real-time. In a way those goggles transport the pilot into the cockpit.
These pilots navigate challenging courses as if they’re in the drone, flying under structures, weaving around barriers, and shooting through narrow gaps. This event combines advanced technology with the spirit of competition, creating excitement for pilots and spectators.
Now live across international leagues including organisations such as MultiGP, DRL, DCL and FAI, FPV Drone Racing finds itself only a few years away from mainstream adoption according to FuturePlay.news.
FLYING CAR RACING
Since The Jetsons aired in 1962, the question is regularly asked âwhen will flying cars existâ? Well, although weâre no closer to public accessibility of Flying Cars, it would appear Flying Car Racing already lives and is one of the newest Machina Sports to reach us.
Airspeeder is an air racing series that takes place in Adelaide, Australia, and is soon to move towards an international competition. It includes an electric flying vehicle that was made and developed by Alauda Aeronautics and uses the eVTOL technology. Here, eVTOL stands for electric Vertical take-off and landing aircraft. They are not autonomic.. The Airspeeder electric flying vehicles are designed for human control.
Along with the Flying Car Racing companies such as SaltWater join in the revolution creating a Play To Impact Game, that can change the playerâs lives. Their game – Celeros is supposed to help find the future Airspeeder pilots, who can be hand-picked by the team, join the EXA Series (Uncrewed racing series) and then move along to the crewed racing. This is a brand new way of connecting esports with machina sports.
DRONE SOCCER
Shifting back to Drones , Drone soccer, also called quad soccer, is a sport or a game where two teams compete with each other to score a flying ball into the oppositionâs net. It is similar to a soccer game. Instead of players, it has drones competing with each other. Both teams play on a large field, and one team has four drones, Three of which are supposed to block the access to the goal, and one that is supposed to go through it.
The FuturePlay team like to think itâs the closest thing available to Quiddich (but everyone is a bludger. Except the scoring player) , obviously made famous by Harry Potter and we believe once the word is out, popularity for this up-and-coming Machina Sport will be endless.
JETPACK RACING
Imagine what it would be like to strap yourself to a machine more powerful than an F1 car⌠no longer left for sci-fi novels, not only do Jetpacks exist, but a plan is in place for the first series of Jetpack racing to launch during the mid-2020âs, thatâs according to the team at Gravity.co who have developed the Jetpack suit. With a recent display at the Austrian F1 GP in 2023, itâs easy to see that Jetpacks will play a significant role in the Machina Sports revolution in the coming years.
In Fact, FuturePlay credits the inspiration behind the Machina Sports concept to the team behind Gravity.co , as it was this showcase in Austria that led the team down the wonderful rabbit hole that is Machina Sports.
Who are FuturePlay ?
FuturePlay is an up-and-coming Entertainment & iGaming brand, and the driving force behind the Machina Sports concept and the unification of Machine lead sports into one category. We believe whilst these sports remain independent and isolated the ability to breakthrough to mainstream adoption will be difficult.
FuturePlay believes consolidation, organisation and being able to leverage themselves under a central new exhilarating category âMachina Sportsâ, will create a pathway for their own niche communities to be introduced to others and scale from there into mainstream adoption.
FuturePlay, like all new ambitious brands has outlined a roadmap with key milestones that it plans to enact, seen below.
A vibrant hub of entertainment and education which will foster our community and serve to bring Machina Sports mainstream. Interviews with leading; athletes, top leagues and fans will be published onto Futureplay.news daily. A free-to-use prediction product will allow fans to create their own Machina Sports markets, and drive engagement through Social Media platforms.
Expected to be Launched Early 2024
A free-to-play social casino where real-money isnât required. Play with top slots, table and crash games built for a gamified experience. Win tournaments and trade out selected tokens for; cash, gift vouchers or exclusive Machina Sports experiences.
Expected to be Launched Late 2023
Our pay-to-play iGaming website which is being delivered with a direct crypto betting system that values Speed and Security. Over 20 of the top casino content providers and a fully-integrated sports and horse racing betting platform will headline its core features.
The Future of Machina Sports
Itâs safe to say the team at FuturePlay believe the future is bright for Machina Sports fans, with our investment as commitment , we will be relentless in our pursuit to take Machina Sports mainstream , join us on our journey, show your support by joining our social and community pages located across Futureplay.news
